ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 26, 25 October 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

EING’S THEATRE. Jamee Oliver Curwood’s story, "Isobel, or The Trail’s End," is the new feature at the King's Theatre this week. The star, House Peters, gives a characteristic interpretation, of the kind of man Curwood had in mind when he wrote the story. No less meritorious a portrayal is thrit of Jane Novak as Isobel Dean, wife of the man M'Veagh has sworn to take,, dead or alive. The use of the new prismatic colouring process is an interesting feature of ths screening. Mr. Herbert F. Wood contributes vocal numbers, and the. King’s Orchestra provides excellent music. f AT THE QUEEN’S. Now showing at the Queen’s Theatre, Realart features are presenting Wanda Hawley in “Miss Hobbs,” her first starring vehicle for that well-known corporation. "Miss Hobbs” is a sparkling comedy, by Jerome K. Jerome. Harrison Ford plays opposite the star. Frank Mayo nevei- had a speedier drama than “The Fighting Lover,” which is included on ' the programme. Supporting items include the latest, "International News” and a popular Universal comedy During the afternoons only a further episode of the serial, "King of the Circus,’ will be screened. , EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. . A Stuart Blackton production, "Passers By,” adapted from the notable stage success by C. Haddon Chambers, is screened* at Everybody’s Theatre this week. The story tells,how a man’s love for a woman endured through the years, although she was lost to. him. 'the supporting films are of a high standard. EMPRESS THEATRE. "While the Billy Boils,” Beaumont Smith’s film, is screened at the Empress Theatre this week. The action of the play takes place principally in and around the vicifiity of a snail Australian township, and it shows eonio magnificent mountain scenery, sm.ilIng pastoral and agricultural lands. _OPERA HOUSE. Twenty years ago England generally jould' whistle most of the melodies winning through the "comic opera. The Geisha,” and tto-day the work has not tost its charm. This week it is being Produced in the Grand Opera House by lhe Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. The production (under the capable of Mr. Tom Pollard), is on a lavish scale, and no pains have been spared to ensure its being a noteworthy presentation. The cast selected this year is especially good, the male and female parts being very capably filled. Miss G. Helen Gard’ner takes the part of 0 Mimdsa San—" The Geisha —add Miss Eileen Clifford does well as Molly Seamor#, Noteworthy is the acting of Miss Leah Wilson as Lady / Wynne. She sustains the difficult role very well indeed. The other roles are in capable hands. The übiquitous Wun Hi, characterised by Mr. Alan Fuller, provides much merriment. The chorus is excellent, and' a good orchestra under Mr. B. F. Page 'gives satisfaction. ■COLOSSEUM RINK'. , Numerous entries have been received for the skating carnival to be held at the Colosseum Roller Rink in Yman Street to-morrow and Thursday. ITh rink is as popular as ever, and all four sessions are liberally patronised. The floor is .ill excellent condition, and band music and a balcony cafe add to the pleasure of the devotees of this fascinating pastime. Yesterday hockey on skates was ■' played, specially selected skaters taking part. , '■ COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS’ CHOIR. On Thursday next the Commercial Travellers’ Choir will give itk third con'cert of the season. The choir, which will present an entirely new programme, will be assisted by the popular contralto, Miss'Mabelle Esquilant. Other soloists are Messrs. Syd. Allwright, Hugh Wright, and Charles A. Williams. Ths choir is in excellent training under Mr. H. Temple White, having brought its work to a very high standard. The. plan a will be open this morning at the Bristol.